Train Aalst to Cologne from €51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aalst and Cologne takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalst to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 246 km
Distance: €51
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 20m

€45–130

Aalst to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aalst and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalst is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

1:44 PM → 5:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 7:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 9:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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